Summary
This downloadable PDF lesson plan for English teachers helps C1 students master the vocabulary and phrases for confidently ordering drinks. This ESL class material is perfect for a fun, practical lesson on social English and navigating a bar or pub setting. This 60-minute lesson aims to give students the confidence to order drinks in English. Activities include a vocabulary matching game for bar terminology, comprehension questions based on a short video, and grammar practice focused on making specific requests. The lesson culminates in a practical role-play activity where students practice ordering drinks in realistic scenarios, supported by a bank of useful phrases for getting service, asking for recommendations, and paying the bill.
Activities
- Vocabulary and video comprehension: Students start by matching key bar terms like "on the rocks" and "top-shelf" to their definitions. They then watch a short video to learn more specialized terms and answer comprehension questions to check their understanding.
- Grammar for specific orders: This section focuses on using adjectives and adverbs to customize a drink order. Students learn phrases like "light on the ice" or "with a twist of lemon" and practice them by rewriting simple orders to be more specific.
- Role-play practice: The lesson ends with a communicative role-play where students act as bartenders and customers. Using scenario cards and a list of useful phrases, they practice asking for recommendations and placing detailed orders in a realistic bar setting.
Vocabulary focus
The lesson focuses on practical bar and drink-related vocabulary. Students will learn essential terms such as "aperitif," "digestif," "on the rocks," "neat," and "top-shelf." The material also covers preparation methods like "shaken" vs. "stirred" and useful transactional phrases like "start a tab" and "split the bill."
Grammar focus
The main grammar point is using adjectives and modifying phrases to be more specific and precise when ordering. Students will practice constructing requests using terms like "double," "light on," "easy on," "extra," and "with a twist of" to ensure they get exactly the drink they want.
